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Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers - 49-9091.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Install, service, adjust, or repair coin, vending, or amusement machines including video games, juke boxes, pinball machines, or slot machines.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Service Technician
  • Vending Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Slot Technician
  • Vending Service Technician
  • Fountain Vending Mechanic
  • Full Service Vending Driver
  • Vending Mechanic
  • Cooler Deliverer
  • Full Service Vendor

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Adjust and repair coin, vending, or amusement machines and meters and replace defective mechanical and electrical parts, using hand tools, soldering irons, and diagrams.
  • Adjust machine pressure gauges and thermostats.
  • Clean and oil machine parts.
  • Collect coins and bills from machines, prepare invoices, and settle accounts with concessionaires.
  • Contact other repair personnel or make arrangements for the removal of machines in cases where major repairs are required.
  • Disassemble and assemble machines, according to specifications and using hand and power tools.
  • Fill machines with products, ingredients, money, and other supplies.
  • Inspect machines and meters to determine causes of malfunctions and fix minor problems such as jammed bills or stuck products.
  • Install machines, making the necessary water and electrical connections in compliance with codes.
  • Keep records of merchandise distributed and money collected.
  • Maintain records of machine maintenance and repair.
  • Make service calls to maintain and repair machines.
  • Order parts needed for machine repairs.
  • Prepare repair cost estimates.
  • Record transaction information on forms or logs, and notify designated personnel of discrepancies.
  • Refer to manuals and wiring diagrams to gather information needed to repair machines.
  • Replace malfunctioning parts, such as worn magnetic heads on automatic teller machine (ATM) card readers.
  • Test machines to determine proper functioning.
  • Transport machines to installation sites.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to safety procedures
  • adjust or set mechanical controls or components
  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • apply cleaning solvents
  • assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
  • calibrate business, vending, or related equipment
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • clean equipment or machinery
  • collect money from machines
  • communicate technical information
  • conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
  • conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
  • determine installation, service, or repair needed
  • diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
  • distinguish colors
  • estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • fill money changers in vending machines
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
  • install electrical fixtures or components
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install office, vending or related equipment
  • install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • maintain repair records
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • perform office equipment maintenance not requiring service call
  • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
  • prepare reports
  • read schematics
  • read specifications
  • read technical drawings
  • read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
  • reconcile or balance financial records
  • relay information to proper officials
  • repair electronic components, equipment, or systems
  • repair or adjust measuring or control devices
  • repair or maintain office, vending, or related equipment
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
  • replace electronic components
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • stock or organize goods
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • test mechanical products or equipment
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use electronic calibration devices
  • use hand or power tools
  • use knowledge of metric system
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use spray paint equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter
  • verify bank or financial transactions

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Coin-Machine-Service Repairer

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) Servicer
  • Coin-Machine-Service Repairer
  • Fare-Register Repairer
  • Parking-Meter Servicer
  • Pin-Game-Machine Inspector
  • Register Repairer
  • Ticket-Dispenser Changer